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USC scientists discover a hidden Alzheimer’s trigger and a possible way to shut it down
USC researchers have uncovered a hidden driver of Alzheimer’s brain inflammation—cPLA2—and designed experimental compounds that selectively block it. Using massive computational screening, they identi
Physicists Propose New Quantum‑Gravity Framework
Physicists are turning the traditional quest for quantum gravity on its head, suggesting that reshaping quantum mechanics to accommodate gravity may be the right path. New laboratory experiments—rangi
NIH Finds Mechanism Behind Ozempic Weight‑Loss Plateau
NIH researchers discovered that semaglutide’s weight‑loss effect hinges on cAMP signaling in the brain’s area postrema, but the response varies across neurons and wanes as receptors are internalized.
STAT+: Eli Lilly says Verve’s gene editor lowers cholesterol levels in early study
Eli Lilly’s gene‑editing therapy VERVE‑102 slashed LDL cholesterol by 62% in a Phase 1 trial without serious safety issues, marking a promising step toward a one‑time heart‑disease preventer. The drug
Beta Blockers No Benefit After Heart Attack; Women Risk
A large international REBOOT trial found that beta‑blockers, long prescribed after uncomplicated heart attacks, do not lower mortality or recurrent events in patients with preserved heart function, an
Cytokinesis failure yields stable polyploid cells
Researchers at Hokkaido University found that the route by which a cell ends up with doubled DNA—either cytokinesis failure or mitotic slippage—determines whether it remains viable or dies. This disti
NASA Unveils Plasma Laundry Gun That Kills Microbes
Researchers at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center have built a cold‑plasma “laundry gun” that sanitizes fabric by generating oxygen ions that kill microbes
Aha Moments Boost Dopamine, Aid Learning
An editor worries that relying on AI could rob us of the dopamine‑fueled “Aha!” moments that make insights rewarding. Neuroscientists Carola Salvi and Martin Tik show that these epiphanies trigger mid
Beetroot Juice Cuts Seniors' Blood Pressure in 2 Weeks
A University of Exeter crossover trial found that drinking nitrate‑rich beetroot juice twice daily for two weeks cuts blood pressure in seniors, a benefit linked to a reshaped oral microbiome that enh
Starwatch: this week’s rare blue moon highlights the strange way we mark our calendar
May’s second full moon on May 31, 2026 is a “blue moon” under the common calendar‑month rule, but not under the stricter seasonal definition. The discrepancy arises because a lunar month is 29.5 days,
McGill Researchers Supercharge NK Cells with Protein
While SKIMNEWS has been tracking Strategy’s $1.5 B convertible‑debt retirement, McGill University unveiled a new immunotherapy that temporarily blocks two proteins in natural killer cells, dramaticall
Scientists discover hidden liver switch that cuts harmful cholesterol
UT Southwestern researchers have identified the liver protein HELZ2 as a master regulator that shortens APOB mRNA, slashing the production of cholesterol‑carrying lipoproteins. In mice, boosting HELZ2
Inc42 Launches Three D2C Training Programs
Inc42 unveiled three new hands‑on programs targeting India's fast‑growing direct‑to‑consumer sector. The 12‑week D2CX aims to help founders multiply their brand growth, while ManagementX offers a six‑
ZSL Gives Lions Frozen Blood Ice Blocks to Beat Heat
London’s Zoological Society is cooling its big cats with frozen blood‑based ice blocks while using misting fans and mud wallows, and Chester Zoo highlights natural tactics like wrist‑licking wallabies
China launches Shenzhou-23 with first year-long space mission
China launched the Shenzhou-23 mission to the Tiangong space station with three astronauts, including Hong Kong's first space traveller, marking the country's first year-long crewed orbital mission in
La Brea Tar Pits Museum to Close for $240M Renovation
The La Brea Tar Pits Museum in Los Angeles will close in July for its first major renovation in nearly 50 years — a $240M, two-year overhaul designed by New York firm Weiss/Manfredi that will reimagin
Surprising research reveals why you shouldn't add bananas to your smoothies
A UC Davis study reveals that adding bananas to berry smoothies can slash flavanol absorption by 84% due to an enzyme in bananas that degrades these heart-healthy compounds. While bananas aren’t unhea
SpaceX's Starship V3 Powers $1.7T Valuation Push
Early SpaceX investor Chad Anderson says the next-generation Starship V3 rocket is the foundation enabling SpaceX's $1.7 trillion valuation, unlocking Starlink expansion, orbital data centers, and a M
Penn Detects Menstrual Side Effects on GLP‑1 via Reddit
A University of Pennsylvania team used AI to sift through more than 400,000 Reddit posts about GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs, uncovering frequent mentions of menstrual irregularities, chills and hot flashes
Chinese Scientists Link Harsh Ice Age to Creativity
Chinese researchers argue that the severe conditions of the last ice age sparked a burst of human creativity, a claim echoed by several media outlets. A 146,000‑year‑old find points to a radical innov
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